Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 Compact film camera 35 mm Black

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But while this screen is fine for indoor use, it’s hard work outside. We did some shooting in bright sunlight and found it almost impossible to see the settings and could only just make out broad shapes for composition. We tried turning the screen brightness up to maximum, but it didn't help much. If you get this camera for outdoor use, you might want to budget for the optional screw-on EVF or an external monitor bright enough for daylight.

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Electronic control via EF mount pins or 12pin broadcast connector for compatiblelenses Dynamic Range Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, irisbutton for instant auto iris settings on compatiblelenses. Screen Dimensions While the in-software stabilization of footage from the BMPCC is excellent, as with many of the top-end software-stabilized options out there, it’s impossible to know what the crop will look like until stabilization is complete. Resolutions: 6144 x 3456 (6K) up to 50 fps / 6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1) up to 60 fps / 5744 x 3024 (5.7K 17: 9) up to 60 fps / 4096 x 2160 (4K DCI) up to 60 fps / 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps / 3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic) up to 60 fps / 2868 x 1512 (2.8K 17:9) up to 120 fps / 1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 120 fps The BMPCC 6K G2 has a Canon EF mount, which makes it compatible with a vast array of lenses between Canon’s native glass and glass connected with adapters.
But this mount also highlights one of the system’s limitations compared to more technologically advanced hybrid cameras.

Looking to upgrade your equipment? Get competitive prices on major brands with our part-exchange service. The 6K G2 comes with an activation code for a full version of Davinci Resolve Studio. This is a professional video editing software that is used by many in Hollywood to edit high-end feature films, television shows, commercials and more. Please complete the form below for a quote - Please be as accurate as possible to help us give an accurate quote. Being able to perform stabilization in the editing suite instead of in a separate piece of software — as is the case with Sony’s cameras, where a dedicated app called Catalyst Browse must be used for stabilization — makes for a faster workflow. Automatically populated lens data from i/Technology with compatible PL lenses and electronic EF lenses when using optional EF lens mount. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and specialnotes. Controls

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 review

You can record video for longer while improving the composition of your shots, to put it simply.” – Engadget What’s Different with the BMPCC 6K Pro? Automatically populated lens data from electronic EF, B4 and i/Technology compatible PL lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and specialnotes. Controls The buttons work well enough, though the ISO, shutter angle and WB buttons could do with being bigger. The interface is a joy to use, however, and puts the poky little menus on mirrorless and DSLR cameras to shame. With big buttons and simple swipes to go through settings screens, it’s easy to use. We don’t have too much to say about the image quality because we had to raid the cupboards for a couple of EF lenses to use it with, and they weren’t the best examples of modern optical science. DCI standards: 4KDCIp/23.98 / 4KDCIp/24 / 4KDCIp/25 / 4KDCIp/29.97 / 4KDCIp/30 / 4KDCIp/50 / 4KDCIp/59.94 / 4KDCIp/60The highlight of the physical design is the massive LCD screen which provides enough size to evaluate footage without an external reader. This also showcases the company’s excellent menu system, a clean, well-organized, and easy-to-use layout that I wish every company in the photo and video industry would copy. Infamously, the Achilles heel of this camera series is poor battery life. The battery grip allows three batteries to be loaded which is a big help, although still not likely enough to get through a day of shooting. You are therefore faced with purchasing an ample supply of the petite standard batteries and chargers or adding something big and chunky like a battery base or v-mount solution.

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The 6K G2 can take high-res still images of up to 21.2MP and are saved as fully uncompressed DNG frames for maximum image quality. Focus button triggers auto focus when using compatible lenses with focus servo. Touch and hold on LCD determines focus region and triggers autofocus. Iris Control

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Automatically populated lens data from electronic Micro Four Thirds lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and specialnotes. Controls The updates to the 6K G2 are pretty modest. At the core of the camera is the same 6,144×4,456 Super35 sensor and EF lens mount found on the original Cinema Camera 6K and the 6K Pro, but doesn’t bring the motorized ND filters found on the latter.” This is a big camera. It gets even bigger when you put a lens on the front because the body has to accommodate the extra flange depth of the EF mount lenses, even if it doesn’t have a mirror. Officially, it only supports EF lenses, but we've heard from users who use EF-S lenses too. One of ours (a Canon EF-S 18-55mm kits lens) didn't seem to want to fit but another, a Tokina 12-24mm f/4 APS-C lens, went on fine. The BMPCC 6K G2 does record internal gyroscope data that the Resolve editing suite can use for post-processing stabilization, but that comes with a caveat.

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The biggest change between the 6K G2 and the first generation BMPCC6K is the new 5″ tilting touchscreen display – which in our experience is a pretty big deal, especially when shooting cinema-style footage. Since shooting cinema-style often includes more drastic camera angles than straight-up video (low-angle shots, we’re looking at you), the tilting display really helps you keep an eye on your shot without either having to crouch or resort to an external viewfinder. As you can see, the 6K continues to be a fairly substantial powerhouse of a cinema camera – especially if you’re not ready to spend considerably more for an Ursa or Canon C-Series. If you’re in the market for a new 6K and don’t need the pro, get the G2.Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings on compatible lenses so no pixel is clipped in film mode. Scene average auto exposure in videomode. Screen Dimensions Separately, if you’re looking for a camera with autofocus, you’d be better off with something like the Panasonic S5 II or S5 IIX, the Fujifilm X-H2, or X-H2S. And if you’re coming to the camera from a mirrorless or DSLR model, you’re going to have to sacrifice a few home comforts. There’s no continuous AF, so although the 6K G2 can focus for you ahead of recording, you’ll have to do your own manual pull-focusing after that – maybe set up a rig with a follow focus unit.